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1. Where does the food come from?
Phelps County Faith Distribution receives most of its food from The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri in Columbia, Mo., which distributes free USDA and Feeding America items. About 25,000-30,000 pounds are distributed each month in Rolla from PCFD. |
2. When and where is the food distributed?
Distributions take place every first Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m.-noon and every third Saturday of the month, from 8 a.m.-noon. The location is 12640 U.S. Highway 63 south, Rolla, MO, between Grace Church and the Phelps County Fairgrounds. |
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3. How do people qualify for food?
Clients must live in Phelps County, but not in St. James School District (which has its own distribution the third Thursday of the month. Call 573-265-2047 for more information). If you live outside of Phelps County, go here for a list of other Missouri food pantries. Clients must either receive government assistance that applies to the entire family (such as food stamps, TANF, heating assistance, rent assistance) or meet income guidelines (125 percent of the federal poverty guidelines/150 percent for senior citizens and disabled.) Clients cannot pre-register for the program. Eligibility is determined each month for each family as they sign-in before getting their food. If you would like to know if you are eligible, go here for more information. |
4. What should I bring with me on distribution day?
The first time you attend, you should bring some form of identification for you and for all members of your family, such as driver's license, social security card, Medicaid card, etc. You will not need to show your identification after your first visit. All clients should bring a box or laundry basket to put their food in! NOTE: During COVID, boxes are pre-packed for clients. 
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5. Can I pick up food for someone else?
If the family fits the criteria above, they can assign a proxy to pick up their food if they are not able to come to the distribution. The proxy must bring a signed and filled out proxy letter to the distribution. See below to download and print out the letter.The first time the proxy picks up for the family, he/she should bring an identification for the head of the family, such as driver’s license or Medicaid card. |
6. What are donations used for?
Tax-deductible donations are used for supplies for the monthly distribution as well as finishing the new facility. Click here to make a donation. |
7. When do you need volunteers?
Volunteers are needed at a variety of times throughout the month. For more information, to get on the volunteer email list, or to find out about groups volunteering, contact Carol Creighton at phelpscountyfood@gmail.com. |
8. Do you deliver food to shut-ins?
We do not have the manpower to offer delivery service for the county. We do allow an authorized person to pick up food for another family during the distribution. (See proxy information on question 5). 9. Can I get my food another time during the month? If you are unavailable during our regular distribution times, please call 803-533-4906 (toll free) or email phelpscountyfood@gmail.com to set up an appointment to pick up food. | ||
